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RBA Glossary definition for interest rate
interest rate – The term used to describe the cost of borrowing money or the return to the owner of the funds which are invested or lent out. It is usually expressed as a percent per annum of the amount of money borrowed, lent or invested.
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Statement on Monetary Policy
10 Feb 2002
Bulletin
– February 2002
Further increases in household wealth, together with moderate increases in incomes and the boost to spending power from lower petrol prices and interest rates, have underpinned the growth in consumption. ... As in the major countries, the current level
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2002/feb/1.html
Economic Outlook
4 Nov 2022
SMP
– November 2022
However, high inflation and rising interest rates are raising the cost of living and will weigh on households income and spending in real terms. ... In particular, expectations for further increases in interest rates, rising construction costs and
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2022/nov/economic-outlook.html
Domestic Financial Conditions
5 May 2023
SMP
– May 2023
Domestic Financial Conditions | Statement on Monetary Policy – May 2023
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2023/may/domestic-financial-conditions.html
Domestic Financial Conditions
4 Nov 2022
SMP
– November 2022
Interest rates on new variable-rate loans remain around 50 basis points lower than on outstanding loans. ... Graph 3.22. Table 3.2: Average Outstanding Housing Rates. September 2022. Interest rate in Sep 2022.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2022/nov/domestic-financial-conditions.html
Economic Outlook
10 Feb 2023
SMP
– February 2023
low savings) are finding it hard to adjust to higher interest rates and higher inflation. ... Many households are well placed to absorb higher interest rate costs without significant spending cuts.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2023/feb/economic-outlook.html
Statement on Monetary Policy
10 Aug 2002
Bulletin
– August 2002
In general, short-term interest rates in Asian emerging markets have drifted lower over the past three months (Graph 9). ... year or so by keeping their monthly payments constant as interest rates declined through 2001.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2002/aug/1.html
Domestic Financial Conditions
5 Nov 2021
SMP
– November 2021
Despite recent increases, interest rates on longer-term fixed-rate loans remain at low levels. ... Graph 3.23. Table 3.1: Average Outstanding Housing Rates. September 2021. Interest rate.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2021/nov/domestic-financial-conditions.html
Why Are Investment Hurdle Rates So Sticky?
9 Dec 2021
Bulletin
– December 2021
Firms commonly evaluate potential investment projects by comparing expected returns to a hurdle rate.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2021/dec/why-are-investment-hurdle-rates-so-sticky.html
Economic Conditions
7 May 2024
SMP
– May 2024
Economic Conditions | Statement on Monetary Policy – May 2024
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2024/may/economic-conditions.html
Semi-Annual Statement on Monetary Policy
10 May 1999
Bulletin
– May 1999
Japan cut its target call rate from 0.25 per cent to 0.15 per cent in February and subsequently guided overnight interbank interest rates to (fractionally above) zero. ... Short-term market interest rates had moved down to near the new cash rate target
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/1999/may/1.html